Which of the following emerged in Western Europe in large part as a reaction to the diplomatic exchanges exemplified in the passage?

D: An increased European awareness of important cultural, political, and economic developments in Eastern Asia

Explanation:

As there was an increased amount of diplomatic exchanges, there became more opportunities for people from Western Europe to experience Eastern Asian culture. They also had more time to become aware of all the different developments going on.

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sir thomas more, venerated in the catholic church as saint thomas more, was an english lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted renaissance humanist. he was also a councillor to henry viii, and lord high chancellor of england from october 1529 to 16 may 1532.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.